Squier® Contemporary Active Jazz Bass® HH Maple Fingerboard Flat Black

A daring reimagination of a rumbling classic, the Squier Contemporary Active Jazz Bass introduces enticing, cutting-edge features to a tried-and-true platform. With a matching headstock for a streamlined appearance and the stealthy vibe of black chrome hardware, this head-turning J Bass® is the embodiment of “bold.”

The Contemporary Active Jazz Bass caters to modern players with a 12”-radius maple fingerboard on a slim, modern “C”-shaped neck profile, providing fast and comfortable playability. At the heart of this monster is a pair of Squier SQR™ ceramic humbucking pickups that produce high fidelity tone great for any style. Further enhancing tone versatility is an active 9-volt preamp, offering intuitive controls for volume, pickup blend, traditional tone and stacked boost controls for bass and treble.

Specifications:

• Series: Contemporary
• Body Material: Ash
• Body Finish: Matte Polyester
• Neck: Maple, “C” Shape
• Neck Finish: Natural Satin with Satin Matching Headstock
• Fingerboard: Maple, 12” (305 mm)
• Frets: 20, Narrow Tall
• Position Inlays: Black Dots
• Nut (Material/Width): Synthetic Bone, 1.5” (38.1 mm)
• Tuning Machines: Standard Open-Gear
• Scale Length: 34” (864 mm)
• Bridge: 4-Saddle Standard
• Pickguard: 3-Ply White
• Pickups:Squier® SQR™ Ceramic Humbucker (Bridge), Squier® SQR™ Ceramic Humbucker (Neck)
• Pickup Switching: None
• Special Electronics: Squier® 9V Active Preamp
• Controls: Master Volume, Blend, Master Tone, Bass/Treble Boost
• Control Knobs: Metal Dome
• Hardware Finish: Black Chrome
• Strings: NPS, .045-.105 Gauges